Carlsbad, NM Demographics

A map of Carlsbad's Population by Race

Carlsbad, New Mexico had a population of 32,238 in 2020. It was 42.3% White, 1.9% Black, 1.3% Asian, 50.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Carlsbad, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carlsbad is the 10th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Carlsbad's White Population

13,636 residents of Carlsbad identify as White, or 42.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Carlsbad slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carlsbad is ranked #212 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Carlsbad is more White than neighboring Livingston Wheeler (39.4% White), Loving (19.1% White), and Malaga (19.6% White). Carlsbad is less White than neighboring La Huerta (69.2% White), and Happy Valley (54.3% White).

Carlsbad's Black Population

622 residents of Carlsbad identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Carlsbad roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carlsbad is ranked #36 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Carlsbad is more Black than neighboring Livingston Wheeler (0.3% Black), La Huerta (0% Black), Happy Valley (0.6% Black), Loving (0.6% Black), and Malaga (0.9% Black).

Carlsbad's Asian Population

432 residents of Carlsbad identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Carlsbad roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carlsbad is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Carlsbad is more Asian than neighboring Livingston Wheeler (0.1% Asian), La Huerta (0.5% Asian), Happy Valley (0% Asian), Loving (0.6% Asian), and Malaga (0% Asian).

Carlsbad's Hispanic Population

16,304 residents of Carlsbad identify as Hispanic, or 50.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Carlsbad roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carlsbad is ranked #224 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Carlsbad is more Hispanic than neighboring La Huerta (24.9% Hispanic), and Happy Valley (38.9% Hispanic). Carlsbad is less Hispanic than neighboring Livingston Wheeler (52.8% Hispanic), Loving (78.1% Hispanic), and Malaga (79.5% Hispanic).

Carlsbad's Native American/Other Population

457 residents of Carlsbad identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Carlsbad slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carlsbad is ranked #315 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Carlsbad is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loving (1.1% Native American/Other), and Malaga (0% Native American/Other). Carlsbad is less Native American/Other than neighboring Livingston Wheeler (2.9% Native American/Other), La Huerta (1.9% Native American/Other), and Happy Valley (1.6% Native American/Other).

Carlsbad's Multiracial Population

787 residents of Carlsbad identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Carlsbad roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carlsbad is ranked #247 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Carlsbad is more Multiracial than neighboring Loving (0.5% Multiracial), and Malaga (0% Multiracial). Carlsbad is less Multiracial than neighboring Livingston Wheeler (4.5% Multiracial), La Huerta (3.6% Multiracial), and Happy Valley (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.